Skipper of boat which capsized off Katukurunda arrested
February 24, 2017 11:01 am
Kalutara Police have arrested the skipper of the boat which capsized in the sea area off Katukurunda and resulted in the death of 16 passengers.
Police said that the 24-year-old suspect, a resident of Bogalla in Beruwala, will be produced at the Kalutara Magistrate’s Court today (24).
The incident had occurred last Sunday (19) while several boats were traveling from Beruwala to Kalutara following a church festival.
UPDATE: The skipper of the boat was remanded till March 6 after being produced at court.
